Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-19
Society Notes.

Mrs. Cleveland shook hands with 327 persons
yesterday in one hour. Mrs. Folsom, Mrs. Good
year and Mrs. Sicard gave their presence to the
midday reception but could not take part in the
handshaking. Mrs. Cleveland says she does not
find the exercise at all laboriOus, but enjoys It
greatly.
Mrs. Gen. viele was assisted by her mother, Mrs.
Dana in entertaining callers yesterday afternoon;
Mrs. James E. Campbell was at home to constant
arrivals DR.. and Mrs. Lorng had the assistance Of
ham received calls, and Miss Edes had with her
Miss Conkiing and Miss Jarvis. OF Hartford. who
are her guests for time. The Misses Davis closed
their house, as stated yesterday.
The teas were appreciated yesterday, and the
supply was equal to the demand. The Misses
Caldwell, with Mrs. Donnelly, gave most sumptu-
lighted the air was 1iiied with music and perfume
OF flowers, and the thrOng was very gay.
Mrs. and Miss Audenrefd had the assistance Of
Miss schenck, Miss Viola Myer and Miss Bergh-
mans.
Mrs. and the Misses eopyerneur gave the second
Of their teas
Prof. A. 8. Hardy, Of Dartmouth College, spent
yesterday with his classmate, Lieut.; DuyalL Prof:
Hardy Is the author of "Wind OF Destiny" and
"But Yet Woman He attended the Dartmouth
banquet last evening.
Mrs. Butterworth will be at home to her friends
on Friday, and hereafter on that day until Lent.
The Swedish minister and Madame Reutersk1old,
gave a dinner last evening to gentlemen among
whom were Admiral Rodgers, Mr.. SevellOn Brown,
the Russian minister, Gen. John ": Foster, Sena-
ator Hale, Minister Nogueiras, the Netherlands
minister, Secretary Waxen and Capt Lottin.
The Danish minister, Mr.. de Lovenorn, went
over to New York yesterday, and sails for Europe
to-day, to be absent in Copenhagen two months.
The ladies of the McCaul Association hold q
meeting in the lecture room Of New York Avenue
church on Friday evening at 7:3O, to which the
members OF the congregation and their friends are
cordially invited.
Senator and Mrs. Mcpherson give q cotillon to
young people on Monday night.
Mrs. Townsend giveta tea on Thursday, when
Mr. De we're Graham, the young English tenor, will
sing program.
Hon George Bancroft and Miss Bancroft gave a
dinner last evening in honor OF His Eminence, Car
dinal Gibbons A number OF distinguished people
were invited after dinner to spend the evening.
Mrs. Vail and her sister-in-law, Miss Vail, Of
New York. who have taken house in 18th street,
gave musicale on Monday evening, at which Mr..
De We're Graham delighted the auditors with his
delicious singing.
The Brazilian minister and the Baroness dIta-
juba hold sunday evening receptions in their
rooms, at the Arlington.
Mrs. Cameron is recovering, but slowly, from
her recent severe Illness. 1t will be some weeks
before she will be able to be out.
Mrs. sitgreaves gives tea Thursday.
Mrs. Gen. Starring held a most delightful recep-
tion yesterday. Visitors were charmed with the
collection Of art valuables and cur1os, and by
the social gtftS OF the hostess as well.
Col. and Mrs. John Hay gave reception with
dancing last night, and DR.. and the Misses Whar-
ton gave small dancing party.
Chief Justice and Mrs. Waite gave their third
levee last evening, which was the most largely at
tended OF the series.
The President and Mrs. Cleveland, with the
young ladies OF the cabinet, will attend the Char
ity ball at Baltimore on Monday, the oath. The
Presidential party goes at O'Clock and returns at
in the morning. On the same evening here are
Minister Kukis reception and Mrs. McPhers0n's
german.
Mrs. senator Cheney will receive on Thursday,
assisted by Mrs Senator Blair and q party OF
young ladies.
Mrs. JAS F. Wilson and daughter, of Iowa, and
Mrs Chas s. Baker. of New York, assisted by Miss
Blackford, Will receive tomorrow, at 623 18th
street northwest.
Owing to engagements connected with the
Kirmes, Mrs II. G. Gibson Will omit her reception
on Monday next, but will receive on Monday, the
31st inst, and Monday, the 7th proxim0.
Mr.. Albert Evans, OF the adjutant generals 0n1ce,
and wife, to-day start for q few weeks stay In
Florida, for the benefit OF their health.
Mrs Emily Thornton Charles and daughter are
at home this evening at 1921 W street.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Waller celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary at their home last evening.
Many friends were present to congratulate them.
Admiral Fairfax and family have taken quarters
at 1341 street for the winter.
Mrs L Newton Evans and Miss Evans, OF Penn
sylvania, receive on Fridays at S15 18th street.
Miss Mamie Petty, accompanied by her cousin,
Miss Molie Petty, OF Mitchells Station, Va, has
returned to the city after an extended visit to reA
tives in Tennessee and Virginia